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February's Greenkeeping Report

Greens Report February 2018Welcome to my February Greens Report.That was a wet 6 weeks that was! Time was utilized as best as possible and all of our greenkeeping machinery has been thoroughly maintained! Out on the course the boys have persevered, often in horrendous conditions, and, bar losing up to half a dozen holes for relatively short periods, done a fantastic job maintaining the course in excellent…

December's Greenkeeping Report

Greens Report December 2017Welcome to my December Greens Report.Gordon, Craig and Jamie are continuing with the publicised Winter maintenance program. More verti draining will take place over the next couple of months. Only small holes are formed and this decompaction of the putting surface not only allows for better drainage but also allows more oxygen to reach the roots, encouraging better growth. Interesting fact: All greens will…

November's Greenkeeping Report

Welcome to my November Greens Report. A short report this month.Gordon has now returned from a well-deserved holiday to continue with the publicised Winter maintenance program. Having played in the final Seniors match last Thursday and the WAGS this afternoon, Nov 8th, I must congratulate Craig and Jamie on the fantastic work they have continued in Gordon’s absence. The greens are as true and fast as ever; Some…

October's Greenkeeping Report

Greens Report October 2017 Welcome to my October Greens Report. As those of you who have been playing our course over the last couple of weeks will have seen, Gordon and his team are now well into the Winter Maintenance programme which is already paying dividends. All greens, tees and surrounds have now been cored, seeded, dressed and sprayed, (against weeds and worms). All greens have…

September's Greenkeeping Report

Greens Report September 2017Welcome to my September Greens Report. Speaking with Gordon this week he has presented me with his Winter Maintenance programme which I will summarize for you below.September 14, (post Pro-Am): Core, seed and dress greens. This process will be repeated 3 or 4 times before next Spring using a new, improved 90:10 Top Dressing.6 Week Intervals: Verti-drain all greens. (Verti-draining is basically putting…